Karns City boys tie for South lead

February 01, 2018 Last Updated: February 01, 2018 09:55 AM High School

Gremlins edge Keystone, 57-55

Austin Fahlor led three Karns City players in double digits with 14 points Thursday night as the Gremlins nipped Keystone, 57-55, at home in boys basketball.

The win gives the Gremlins (11-6, 7-1) a share of first place in the KSAC South with the Panthers.

“This is a big win for us,” Karns City coach Chris Bellis said.”We've had our eye on Keystone since we lost to them in the third game of the season.

“We felt we'd play much better the next time around and we did.”

The Gremlins missed free throws at the end of the game, but did not allow Keystone to tie the contest or go ahead on its final possession.

Nolan Riley had 13 points and Chase Beighley 12 for Karns City. Jacob Friel contributed seven assists and eight rebounds.

Corey Rapp paced Keystone with 22 points.

KEYSTONE 55

Ian Henry 4, Dalton Jones 5, Luke Hurrelbrink 6, Issac Jones 11, Dawson Steele 5, Corey Rapp 22, Nate Wingert 2.

KARNS CITY 57

Austin Fahlor 14, Chase Beighley 12, Logan Pistorius 5, Nolan Riley 13, Jacob Friel 5, Nathan Waltman 8.

Keystone 10 11 21 13 — 55

Karns City10 18 18 11 — 57

Friday: Karns City at Union

Grove City 74, Hickory 73 (2-OT) — Isaac Thrasher scored 19 points and Brayden Martin added 18 as the Eagles (14-3, 7-3) outlasted the Hornets to double overtime.

Martin Beatty added 15 points and Marcos Cintron 11 for Grove City.

GROVE CITY 74

Isaac Thrasher 19, Kade Persinger 5, Martin Beatty 15, Logan Lutz 4, Brayden Martin 18, Brady Callahan 2, Marcos Cintron 11.

HICKORY 73

Walsh 2, Whitehead 19, Jervie 4, Brader 20, Mele 10, Shannonhouse-Blackwell 18.

Grove City 10 8 16 19 21— 74

Hickory16 15 8 14 20 — 73

Friday: Farrell at Grove City

Greensburg Central Catholic 77, Summit Academy 56 — Pierre Thomas scored 15 points to lead the Knights (2-13).

SUMMIT ACADEMY 56

Quhhar Goods 14, Pierre Thomas 15, Nasir Bluitt 10, Cameron Newton 7, McCall-Watkins 6.

GCC 77

Slike 5, Ward 2, Erderly 5, Helm 29, Pescula 16, Lonigor 9, Bisignani 9.

Summit Academy 16 14 11 11 — 52

GCC18 24 16 19 — 77

Friday: Summit Academy at Riverview

Bowling

Chris Huff rolled a 259 game and 694 series Wednesday to lead the Butler bowling team to a 7-0 victory over Freeport at Wildlife Lanes in Lower Burrell.

Cole Thrash added a 256-692 and Jordan Reges rolled a 602 series for the Golden Tornado (9-0). Mark Livingston had a 245-621 and Seth Chance a 225-556 for Freeport (5-4).

Nicole Nebel rolled a pair of 201 games and a 580 series to lead Butler's girls to a 7-0 win. Jordyn Graham added a 558 series and Ashley McCue a 528 for the Tornado (9-0).

Kaitlyn Crissman had a 148-400 for the Yellowjackets (1-8).

Wrestling

Knoch put together four pins and defeated Summit Academy, 58-24, in a dual match Wednesday night.

Scoring pins for the Knights were Hunter Oskin at 120 pounds, Kameron Grassi at 126, Brendan Hinchberger at 152 and Saavon Mosby at heavyweight.

Knoch 58, Summit Academy 24

(Match started at 113 pounds)

106-Ty Misitis (K) derc. Cherry 11-1; 113-Xavier Carr (SA) by forfeit; 120-Hunter Oskin (K) pinned Andreas Ramos 2:36; 126-Kameron Grassi (K) pinned Brady Sherlock 1:46; 132-Hunter Cascio (K) by forfeit; 138-Christopher William (SA) pinned Chris Butler 2:48; 145-Guy Deleonardis (K) by forfeit; 152-Brendan Hinchberger (K) pinned Taywae Hale 2:42; 160-Sam Freyermuth (K) by forfeit; 170-Earnie Zilka (K) dec. McDonald 7-1; 182-Eric Green (K) dec. Tyler 12-2; 195-Jeremey Thomas (SA) dec. Kody Moore 10-0; 220-Thomas Pieffer (K) dec. Tyler Styein 8-0; Hwt.-Saavon Mosby (K) pinned Noah :48

Swimming

Braden Zukowski had a part in three wins as the Knoch boys beat Mars, 58-39, and Springdale, 84-3.

On the girls side, Knoch also earned a sweep with a 59-43 win over Mars and an 81-20 triumph over Springdale.

Girls

Knoch 59, Mars 43

Knoch 81, Springdale 20

200 medley relay: 1-Mars (Megan Smith, Abigail Scott, Ellie Hall, Caroline Stamper)

200 freestyle: 1-Jenna Halenda (M) 2:07.30

200 individual medley: 1-Megan Smith (M) 2:18.62

50 freestyle: 1-Caroline Stamper (M) 26.73

100 butterfly: 1-N/A

100 freestyle: 1-N/A